Some rural states are cutting higher ed. One state is doing the opposite - Kelly Field, Hechinger Report
Ray Schroeder
APRIL 20, 2024
Now, spurred by concerns that low levels of college attainment are holding back the southeastern swath of the state, the Kentucky legislature is exploring ways to bring baccalaureate degrees to the region. The leading option calls for turning Hazard’s community and technical college into a standalone institution offering a handful of degrees in high-demand fields, like teaching and nursing.
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